Review thevioletcow 2/5 · Jan 29, 2026
A Dramatic Fall, Despite Being Winter
This was a challenging read after having played Autumne. That game was wonderfully concise, mysterious, creepy, and overall a wonderful love story that got kind of real at times. Going from that to Hiver, I knew that the writer would have to tie up many many loose ends, but I hoped it would all work out. Alas.
Plot: For sure …
This was a challenging read after having played Autumne. That game was wonderfully concise, mysterious, creepy, and overall a wonderful love story that got kind of real at times. Going from that to Hiver, I knew that the writer would have to tie up many many loose ends, but I hoped it would all work out. Alas.
Plot: For sure the game's weakest aspect. Without spoilers, I appreciate the kind of vibe and mystery they went for, but ultimately I didn't buy it and it felt almost ridiculous at times. There's still some good stuff in here, but I found the twists and turns of this last part of the overall story unsatisfying. At the very least, Suoh was notably more engaging this time around which did at times improve the plot.
Chemistry: Coming off the highs of the previous two games, I was sad to return to a love story that I didn't connect with. Your mileage may vary I suppose.
Art/Music: Lots a great art and music throughout. I didn't enjoy these aspects as much as the last two games, but the visuals and music continue to have a subtle, beautiful thoughtfulness to them.
Despite my low rating, I'm glad I played this game if only to wrap up the overall story of the series. To anyone looking to get into the series, I'd recommend skipping the first and last ones, which I know sounds challenging, but the middle two reach such highs that simply dwarf the first and last entries.